How The Parts Add Up: IJT Headed For $146
- Analyst Target Price Comparison: ETF Channel compared trading prices of holdings in their coverage universe against average analyst 12-month forward target prices to calculate the weighted average implied analyst target price for the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT).
- Implied Upside: Analysts see an 11.88% upside for IJT based on the average analyst targets of its underlying holdings, with notable upside seen in RPC, Inc. (RES), BGC Group Inc (BGC), and Unifirst Corp (UNF).
- Specific Stock Analysis: RES has a 16.68% higher analyst target price than its recent share price, BGC has 14.81% upside potential, and UNF is expected to reach a target price 13.54% above its recent price.
- Analyst Justification: Questions raised about whether analysts are justified in their targets or overly optimistic, emphasizing the need for further investor research to understand if targets reflect future optimism or outdated perspectives.
- Disclaimer: Views expressed in the article are those of the author and not necessarily reflective of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Comparison of Funds: The iShares SP Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) has a larger asset base and higher trading liquidity than the State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG), but both funds have nearly identical five-year returns and sector allocations.
Expense Ratio and Dividend Yield: SLYG offers a lower expense ratio of 0.15% compared to IJT's 0.18%, along with a slightly higher dividend yield, making it more appealing for income-focused investors.
Performance Overview: Over the past five years, IJT has delivered a total return of 33.43%, while SLYG has slightly outperformed with a return of 33.97%, suggesting that SLYG may be the better option for investors.
Investment Characteristics: Both ETFs provide exposure to U.S. small-cap stocks with strong growth characteristics, featuring similar sector weights and holdings, and are designed to track the S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index.
ETF Performance Analysis: The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) has an implied analyst target price of $162.93, indicating a potential upside of 14.64% from its current trading price of $142.12.
Notable Holdings with Upside: Key underlying holdings such as Arcus Biosciences (RCUS), Vericel Corp (VCEL), and QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) show significant upside potential, with target prices suggesting increases of 134.79%, 74.06%, and 60.28% respectively from their recent trading prices.
ETF Analyst Target Prices: The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) has an implied analyst target price of $155.88, indicating a potential upside of 14.70% from its current trading price of $135.91.
Individual Holdings Analysis: Notable underlying holdings such as Enerpac Tool Group Corp, Cars.com Inc, and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. show significant upside potential based on analyst targets, raising questions about the validity of these optimistic projections.
ETF Analyst Target Prices: The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) has an implied analyst target price of $154.12, indicating a potential upside of 19.48% from its current trading price of $128.99.
Notable Holdings with Upside Potential: Key underlying holdings such as Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, and Sabre Corp show significant upside potential based on analyst target prices, raising questions about the validity of these targets amidst market developments.
ETF Analyst Target Prices: The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) has an implied analyst target price of $152.97, indicating an 18.15% upside from its current trading price of $129.47. Notable underlying holdings with significant upside include Ingevity Corp, Mesa Laboratories, and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.
Investor Considerations: Analysts' optimistic target prices may reflect future expectations but could also lead to downgrades if they are based on outdated information. Investors should conduct further research to assess the validity of these targets in light of recent developments.
ETF Analyst Target Price Insights: The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) has an implied analyst target price of $158.54, indicating a potential upside of 34.47% from its current trading price of $117.90.
Notable Holdings with Upside Potential: Key underlying holdings such as Core Natural Resources Inc (CNR), Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc (HRMY), and WillScot Holdings Corp (WSC) show significant upside potential, with expected increases of 61.50%, 59.83%, and 58.07% respectively based on average analyst target prices.







